Commonly Asked Questions About Dental Lasers

Are lasers safe and effective?

Proven tools for superior patient care in all medical fields, lasers have provided medical and dental professionals and their patients of all ages with superior results for decades. Lasers offer pinpoint accuracy, minimizing contact with healthy surrounding tissue.

What are some major benefits of laser dentistry treatment?

Comfort - Since laser light is used to perform the procedure, you'll feel more comfortable and relaxed in the chair without the sound of the drill. Also, you'll feel no pain from the drill's vibration or heat generation.

Less Anesthesia - For many patients, the best part of laser dentistry may be - no more needles! For routine appointments or surgery, the need for anesthesia may be reduced or even eliminated.

Reduced Bleeding - Bleeding is minimized and the need for sutures all but eliminated. Lasers also ensure sterilization of the treatment site.

Short and Comfortable Healing - Post-operative pain, discomfort and swelling are minimized, as laser accuracy assures minimal trauma to nearby tissue, and faster overall recovery.

Dental lasers are ideal for the challenging treatments of:

Children - due to reduced need of anesthesia and shortened chair time

Seniors and high risk patients - due to maximum control of bleeding and post-op infection

Please don't hesitate to call our office to ask about our laser dentists and how you too may enjoy a harmonious dental experience.